Prison Intelligence Officer (Police Staff) (CTPSE)

South East Regional Prison Intelligence Unit (SERPIT)
Surrey
TVP Broad Band 3G
3G (entry level) £30,175, 3H (fully qualified) £34,545
Full Time
Permanent

The South East Regional Prison Intelligence Team (SERPIT) is responsible for gathering and developing intelligence from HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and other associated establishments relating to national security issues and organised crime.

The prison hub is supported by a number of Prison Intelligence Officers (PIO’s) who are expected to work within the regional establishments. Working alongside HMPPS, they identify and exploit intelligence opportunities with a view of mitigating risk and disrupting offenders.

The successful candidates will develop and maintain effective working relationships with Counter Terrorism Units and other partner agencies, tasked with the investigation of matters affecting National Security across the South East Region. 

We are seeking to appoint candidates with excellent communication/interpersonal and problem solving skills.

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will have completed the Operational Partnership Team “Working in Prisons National Course” and National Prison Debriefing course, or be willing and able to undertake training.

Developing our talent is important.  We recognise that professional progress is important and in this role, and with SERPIT you will have the opportunity for continuous development.

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will require a full UK driving licence and will be expected to drive Force cars nationally.  They have access to a shared fleet vehicle.

The role requires flexibility in working away from home area with responsibility for overseeing intelligence for a single establishment requiring daily continuous contact.

Security is of paramount importance to us due to the nature of the role. You need to be a British National and have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.  Exemptions apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad.  You will be required to successfully pass and maintain the relevant security clearance in order to perform the role.

You can find more information about security vetting here.

How to Apply

To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of Sunday 10 July 2022 at 23:55hrs.

At CTPSE we are committed to reflecting the communities we serve.  We encourage applications from our under represented communities including all ethnic or religious backgrounds, LGBTQ+, women and those with disabilities.

Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number 18872.

IMPORTANT: If you are already a Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff, shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive a high volume of applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, we advise you to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

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